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rule of thumb

/rul əv θʌm/ /ruːl əv θʌm/
idiom General Neutral
Idiom
  1. 1 genel kural, pratik kural, kaba ölçüt

Definition (English)

A general principle based on practical experience, not on exact measurement or theory.

Example Sentences

  1. A good rule of thumb for fish is 10 minutes per inch in the oven.
    Balık için iyi bir pratik kural, fırında her 2,5 cm için 10 dakikadır.
  2. As a rule of thumb, study two hours for every chemistry test.
    Genel bir kural olarak, her kimya sınavı için iki saat çalış.
  3. It's a good rule of thumb to save 10% of your income.
    Gelirinizin %10'unu biriktirmek iyi bir genel kuraldır.

Synonyms

general ruleguideline

Related Words

experiencepracticemeasurementtheoryapproximationestimation

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